Yule/Winter Solstice

The Pagan or Wiccan new year. Symbolizes the return of the light, the re-birth of the God.

Imbolc (February 1^st or 2^nd)

The beginning of the growing season, or spring. The Goddess nurtures the God.

Ostara/Spring Equinox (on or about March 21^st)

The first true day of spring. Celebration of life’s strength.

Beltaine (May 1^st)

Beginning of Summer. The God is strong and the Goddess fertile

Midsummer/Summer Solstice (on or about June 21^st)

The height of summer, the fire festival. The Goddess prepares to share her bounty.

Lughnasadh (or Lammas; August 1^st)

First harvest. Life at its peak, preparatory to its decline into cold darkness.

Mabon (on or about September 21^st)

The continuing harvest. The days and nights are equal. The God prepares to die.

Samhain (October 31^st or November 1^st)

Last Harvest. The God goes into the darkness, to return after Yule. The thin time, when the veil between the worlds of the living and dead are most thin.